Ways to Exercise More…
Exercise is so incredibly important to short-term, medium-term, and long-term wellbeing.
However, we also know that a lot of people don’t exercise enough when they probably should. So what are methods to increase your exercise levels and get them closer to the recommended levels?
A lot of people say that they exercise for the purpose of weight loss. And they’re right- exercise has some effect on weight loss. However, recent studies have said that the largest effects on weight loss are actually via eating.
So if exercise has a moderate effect on weight loss- moderate enough to focus the majority of weight loss efforts on diet and nutrition habits- why is getting enough exercise so incredibly important then?
Exercising regularly:
Helps you fall asleep faster and get higher quality sleep (as long as you don’t exercise too late in the evening)
Improves your mood, whether this means reducing anxiety or depression or increasing your overall sense of happiness and wellbeing
Releases endorphins that can help to manage chronic pain- i.e. within the guidelines set by your doctor (and it’s always a good idea to check your exercise plan with your doctor first), exercise can reduce your overall pain levels
Is helpful for reducing stress by reducing cortisol (as long as you pick the right kind of exercise for this- e.g some kinds of aerobic exercise help and some make you more wound up)
Improves your attention span and improves working memory
References:
Exercise: The Top 10 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity (healthline.com)
Mental Health Benefits of Exercise: For Depression and More (healthline.com)
